Paphiopedilum stonei is a species of orchid, native to Borneo.
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| Botanical illustration by Walter Hood Fitch, 1862 | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cypripedioideae |
| Genus: | Paphiopedilum |
| Species: | P. stonei
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| Binomial name | |
| Paphiopedilum stonei | |
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Distribution and habitat
editPaphiopedilum stonei is endemic to Borneo, where it is confined to Sarawak. Its habitat is on limestone cliff slopes at elevations of 60–700 m (200–2,300 ft).[1]
Conservation
editPaphiopedilum stonei has been assessed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. Its distribution is limited to a few disjoint subpopulations in Sarawak. It is threatened by unsustainable collection as an ornamental plant and by destruction of its habitat due to logging and land conversion for agriculture.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Rankou, H. & O'Sullivan, R. (2015). "Paphiopedilum stonei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T43322204A43327989. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Paphiopedilum stonei". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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